Film

New documentary ‘We Were Here’ profiles earliest days of the AIDS crisis

New documentary ‘We Were Here’ profiles earliest days of the AIDS crisis

Sunday, November 27, 2011
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the AIDS Crisis. The 1980s was a turbulent decade for the LGBT community and especially for gay men, and marking the Crisis’ beginning has been difficult for the many who lived through it and lost friends, family and loved ones to the disease.
Film director Brett Ratner resigns as a producer of Academy Awards telecast following gay slur

Film director Brett Ratner resigns as a producer of Academy Awards telecast following gay slur

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
LOS ANGELES -- Film director Brett Ratner on Tuesday resigned as one of the producers of the annual Academy Awards telecast after igniting a firestorm of criticism for using a gay slur, in which he said "rehearsal is for fags."
Zachary Quinto:  ‘Living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it … is simply not enough’

Zachary Quinto: ‘Living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it … is simply not enough’

Sunday, October 16, 2011
Actor Zachary Quinto, best known for his roles as Sylar on NBC's "Heroes," and as Spock in the 2009 film version of Star Trek, has publicly announced that he is gay.
LGBT History Month profile: Award-winning actor Alan Cumming

LGBT History Month profile: Award-winning actor Alan Cumming

Monday, October 10, 2011
Alan Cumming is an award-winning film, television and stage actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films and television series, as well as major theatrical productions in London and on Broadway.
LGBT History Month profile: Screenwriter, director and producer, Dustin Lance Black

LGBT History Month profile: Screenwriter, director and producer, Dustin Lance Black

Thursday, October 6, 2011
Dustin Lance Black, Screenwriter b. June 10, 1974 “I heard the story of Harvey Milk and it gave me hope that I could live my life openly as who I [...]
‘North Sea Texas,’ Belgium director’s debut film captures attention at Montreal festival

‘North Sea Texas,’ Belgium director’s debut film captures attention at Montreal festival

Sunday, August 21, 2011
North Sea Texas, a Belgian film about two teenage boys falling in love, has captivated audiences and critics alike at this year's Montreal World Film Festival.
Video short: ‘The Edge of Glory’

Video short: ‘The Edge of Glory’

Monday, July 18, 2011
From the producers: "This video is for everybody. Who has ever loved. And has been loved in return. To those that think it never does or will get better. It does. It does get better, it becomes beautiful."
Why are we still haunted by ‘The Boys in the Band?’

Why are we still haunted by ‘The Boys in the Band?’

Monday, June 27, 2011
When The Boys in the Band opened off-Broadway in 1968, homosexuality was still classified as a mental illness. The play’s behind-the-scenes peek at gay men in their natural habitat was fascinating to audiences and greeted with enthusiasm from the gay community.
‘Becoming Chaz:’ Bono’s transformation chronicled in new documentary

‘Becoming Chaz:’ Bono’s transformation chronicled in new documentary

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A new documentary premiering Tuesday chronicles a year in the life of Chaz Bono, and his physical transition from female to male.
‘The Bully Project’ captures ‘year in the life’ of  bullying victims, families

‘The Bully Project’ captures ‘year in the life’ of bullying victims, families

Sunday, April 17, 2011
"The Bully Project" is the first feature documentary film to explore “a year in the life” of bullying. The film captures the distress of bullying victims, the frustration of their parents, and in some cases, the overwhelming grief when bullying ends a life.
Prayers for Equality: An interview with Sigourney Weaver

Prayers for Equality: An interview with Sigourney Weaver

Sunday, February 13, 2011
In our struggle for equality, we are so often met with the question “Can people really change?” We so frequently run up against the wall of having a conversation with someone who seems unmovable. And sometimes, the sad truth [...]
Why can’t gay actors win Oscars?

Why can’t gay actors win Oscars?

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
If there really is no difference between a straight actor playing a gay role and a gay actor playing a gay role, there shouldn't be any valid reason for gay actors in gay roles to not get nominated, right? Wrong.
Johnny Depp reveals Disney hated his ‘gay’ portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow

Johnny Depp reveals Disney hated his ‘gay’ portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
In a new interview, Oscar nominated actor Johnny Depp reveals that Disney hated his "gay" portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, and that he once quipped to film executives that all his characters "are gay."
Vince Vaughn defends gay joke in upcoming film; GLAAD rebuffs actor, criticizes Universal

Vince Vaughn defends gay joke in upcoming film; GLAAD rebuffs actor, criticizes Universal

Sunday, October 17, 2010
GLAAD rebuffed a statement this week by Vince Vaughn in which the actor defended controversial dialogue in the upcoming film, "The Dilemma," and criticized Universal Pictures for not making good on its promise to pull the film's trailer from theaters.
’8: The Mormon Proposition’ — In theaters, film focuses on Mormon efforts to pass Prop 8

’8: The Mormon Proposition’ — In theaters, film focuses on Mormon efforts to pass Prop 8

Monday, June 21, 2010
The controversial film “8: The Mormon Proposition,” which harshly criticizes the Mormon Church for campaigning in favor or California’s ban on same-sex marriage, opened in select theaters Friday. Focused on [...]
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